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Jun 28 2025POLITICS

A Minnesota Family's Tragic Loss: A Call for Unity

A somber event is set to take place this Saturday, as Minnesota mourns the loss of a respected lawmaker and her husband. Melissa Hortman, a former Democratic speaker of the Minnesota House, and her husband, Mark, were tragically killed in their home earlier this month. The couple's golden retriever,

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Jun 25 2025TECHNOLOGY

Pixel 10 Series: Brighter Screens and Eye Comfort Upgrades

Google's upcoming Pixel 10 series is set to make some notable improvements to its displays. For a long time, Pixel phones have had displays that were not as good as other phones. One big issue was the PWM refresh rate, which is how smoothly the screen updates. This can be a problem for some people,

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Jun 21 2025CRIME

A Minnesota Man's Dark Plan

A man is now in custody after a shocking series of events. This man, Vance Boelter, is accused of shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses. The shootings happened in the early hours of June 14. Boelter is now facing serious charges. Boelter was a "prepper. " This means he was someone who

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Jun 17 2025POLITICS

Politicians on Edge: Security in the Spotlight After Minnesota Tragedy

In the wake of a shocking incident in Minnesota, federal lawmakers are taking a hard look at their safety. A man has been accused of killing a state representative and her husband, as well as injuring another lawmaker and his spouse. This event has sparked fresh worries about the safety of politicia

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Jun 16 2025CRIME

A Deadly Target: The Minnesota Lawmaker Shooting Suspect's Court Appearance

The man suspected of a violent attack on Minnesota lawmakers is set to face a judge. Vance Boelter, 57, was taken into custody near his farm in Green Isle, Minnesota. He was booked into the Hennepin County Jail early Monday morning. The charges against him are serious: two counts of murder and tw

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Jun 15 2025CRIME

Minnesota Search Intensifies for Shooting Suspect

In the heart of Minnesota, a tense situation is unfolding. An urgent alert has been issued for a section of Sibley County. This alert comes after law enforcement discovered a vehicle linked to the suspect in the recent Minnesota lawmaker shootings. The suspect, 57-year-old Vance Boelter, remains at

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May 29 2025CRIME

A Fugitive's Hideout: The Ozarks' Underground Challenge

The Ozark Mountains are a maze of hiding spots. There are countless caves and abandoned cabins scattered across the rugged landscape. This is where the search for Grant Hardin, the ex-lawman dubbed the "Devil in the Ozarks, " is focused. He vanished from a medium-security prison, the North Central U

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May 21 2025POLITICS

Maine Lawmaker's Rights: A Supreme Court Showdown

The highest court in the country made a big decision recently. They ruled that a state representative in Maine can't be silenced for speaking her mind. This all started when a lawmaker, Laurel Libby, shared her thoughts on social media about a transgender athlete winning a pole vault event. Her comm

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Apr 21 2025SCIENCE

Astronaut Celebrates 70th Birthday with a Space Landing

Astronauts often have unique ways to mark their birthdays. Don Pettit, a seasoned astronaut, celebrated his 70th birthday in an extraordinary way. He returned to Earth from the International Space Station (ISS) on the same day he turned 70. He was accompanied by his crewmates, Aleksey Ovchinin and I

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Apr 18 2025EDUCATION

Harvard's Big Money Problem

Harvard University is in a tough spot. The federal government has frozen billions of dollars in funding. This includes research grants and contracts. The university is also facing threats to its tax-exempt status and its ability to enroll international students. Harvard's endowment is massive, but i

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